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Correct use of When And If Conjunctions

  • Post author:Dnyanoba Gutte
  • Post category:Basic and functional english grammar

Both “when and if” conjunctions are subordinating conjunctions. They introduce dependant adverb clause of time and condition. "When" forms adverb clause of time, while "if" is well known in conditional…

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When and while conjunctions of time

  • Post author:Dnyanoba Gutte
  • Post category:Basic and functional english grammar

“When” as a subordinating Conjunction of time is used to indicate specific time of events. Whereas, “while” conjunction express a continuous time in which two actions happen simultaneously. The basic…

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Subordinating conjunctions of time

  • Post author:Dnyanoba Gutte
  • Post category:Basic and functional english grammar

In english, subordinating conjunctions of time join two clauses like independent clause and dependent clause by when, while, before, after, till, until, as soon as, once, etc. Purpose of subordinating…

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Adverbs of emphasis and addition

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In deed, In fact, of course, also, besides, are notable examples of Conjunctive adverbs of emphasis and addition. Adverbs of emphasis put more importance on the following statement than earlier.…

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A guide to subordinating conjunctions

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Are you looking to elevate your writing and impress your readers? One surefire way to do so is by mastering the subordinating conjunctions. By using subordinating conjunctions, you can seamlessly…

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Illative coordinating conjunctions

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Illative coordinating conjunctions are mainly used to form arguments or infer something on the basis of earlier main clause. It is used to form coordinating or independent clauses. Consider following…

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Difference between However and nevertheless

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  • Post category:Basic and functional english grammar

“However and nevertheless” are Adversative coordinating conjunctions, as well as conjunctive adverbs. Most of the time, we use both conjunctions interchangeably but have different meanings. So let’s understand the difference…

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Adversative coordinating conjunctions

  • Post author:Dnyanoba Gutte
  • Post category:Basic and functional english grammar

To express contrasting viewpoints to the statement earlier given, adversative coordinating conjunctions are used. Let's have some look on following examples; Linda was so hungry but she gave her single…

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Direct and Indirect Speech explained

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Indirect speech is made by changing personal pronouns, tenses, and adverbials of time as per the reporting verbs. Besides, “that” nominal is placed between reporting and reported speech. These changes…

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How to use articles “A An The”

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  • Post category:Basic and functional english grammar

Some scholars call articles the certain form of adjectives that identify whether the given noun is definite or not. Definite article means a word used to point out specific or…

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